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- Donna M. Paul

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Question on Photo of the Day


I am new here (as of today) and I entered the contest in category "Nature and Landscapes". Does this mean that my photo is also eligible for the Photo of the Day contest? And is there a deadline, and if so and if I have submitted after the time, would my photo be considered for POTD the next day? I didn't know I needed to put any info on the photo (i.e., description before submission). Is this mandatory and does this disqualify my photo?? I'm just a tad confuzzled, trying to get to know the site here. Thank You, Donna


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December 10, 2005

 

Brendan Knell
  Well, first of all: Welcome to BP, Donna! I think that you are confused about POTD ... unlike other sites, we don't have a POTD contest. The BP management just chooses photos that they like. Putting info on your photo is NOT mandatory - you don't even have to name the photo. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions.


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December 10, 2005

 

Brendan Knell
  Well, I just looked at another thread, and entries into the photo contest that are selected for POTD, and it's the judges that select them.


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December 10, 2005

 

Kerry Drager
  Hi Brendan,
Thanks for jumping in with the answer ... much appreciated!
Kerry

Hi Donna,
Welcome to BetterPhoto ... glad to have you on board!!
As Brendan says, contest entries that catch the judges' eye are pulled for possible Photo of the Day status - although those photos remain in the contest. Also, this POTD selection is done before finalists or winners are selected. Many POTD selections, of course, go on to receive finalist or winner status ... though not necessarily.
Plus, in order to get a nice balance of subjects and techniques over the days - and weeks - many images are "held over" to the next month ... or, perhaps, even beyond.
Thanks for your interest in BetterPhoto, Donna!
Kerry


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December 10, 2005

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I can vouch for that! My last POTD showed up about 2 months after it was in the contest, if I recall correctly.


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December 11, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Welcome to BP Donna!


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December 11, 2005

 
- Donna M. Paul

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  Thanks to everyone very much, I really appreciate all the help. Now this may sound a little silly ... but where do you see POTDs?


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December 11, 2005

 

Kerry Drager
  Hi again, Donna,
Now that's a great question! Here's the link to the Photo of the Day archives:
http://www.betterphoto.com/Photo-of-the-Day.php

To subscribe to POTD or to any of our other free newsletters, go to:
http://www.betterphoto.com/subscribe.php

Thanks again for your interest in BetterPhoto, Donna!
Kerry


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December 11, 2005

 
- Donna M. Paul

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  You have been so much help ... thank you again. This is a really nice site, with so many varied talents, and creative geniuses. I am sure that I am going to enjoy it here!!
Thank you again, and warmest regards!


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December 11, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Since we are discussing POTD, it would be really nice if there was tag or stamp, like when you get a finalist or win. Some kind of medalion for POTD. Any of us that have perspective clients view out Galleries could see that shot that have achieved this honor. Any chance of that coming in the future?


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December 13, 2005

 

Kerry Drager
  Hi Paul,
Good idea! In fact, it's definitely something we'd like to add in the future.

Thanks for the suggestion, Paul!
Kerry


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December 13, 2005

 
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